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ISSN 2311-3219 - An International Triannual Journal
2023 | Volume 11 | Issue 1
Veterinary / Animal Sciences | Review article | https://doi.org/10.47262/SL/11.1.132023300
Monkeypox Infection: A Rising Public Health Concern
Tehreem Sajjad, Ayesha Urooj, Nasir Abbas*, Syeda Kainat Fatima, Humaira Iftikhar
Faculty of Veterinary and Animals Sciences, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Murree Road, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Abstract
Monkeypox, a zoonotic viral disease, has currently been called a public health emergency by the World Health Organization based on an increasing number of incidents recorded around the globe. Therefore, huge responsibility rests on the shoulders of academicians to disseminate sound knowledge on every aspect of monkeypox. Resultantly raising awareness in the general public about this very disease, this review article circumfuses a brief introduction, history, trends, virology, transmission and diagnosis of monkeypox. It will not only bring to light the zoonotic aspect of monkeypox, its epidemiology and possible consequences on public health but also highlight the role of clinicians and public health professionals in combating this ailment. This review aims to jolt down the precautionary measures, which are to be adopted to limit the spread of monkeypox. It concludes that complete eradication of monkeypox might not be possible because of the fast-mutating virus and reservoir host. Therefore, regular surveillance, vaccination and education of people can be preventive tools in combating monkeypox.
A R T I C L E I N F O
Received
December 27, 2022
Revised
February 26, 2023
Accepted
February 28, 2023
Published
April 01, 2023
*Corresponding author
Nasir Abbas
Email
nasirabbas043@gmail.com
Phone
+92-3045240926
Keywords
Epidemiology
Diagnosis
Monkeypox
Public health
Viral disease
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